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Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law

Deepen your expertise in company, insolvency, banking, insurance and investment law.

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Award
Master's degree
Duration
18 months minimum, up to 4 years
Mode of study
100% online
ZQF level
9
Credits
180
Intake
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Overview

This specialised LLM includes all the core compulsory LLM courses, with advanced study in corporate and commercial law. It equips you with knowledge and skills in business law and the wider context in which it operates.

You will study advanced company law, corporate insolvency, banking law and regulation, insurance law and international investment law, and complete a dissertation.

Entry requirements

To be admitted you need:

  • A first degree in law from a recognised university
  • At least five O level passes, including English and Mathematics

Duration and mode of study

Duration: 18 months minimum, up to 4 years.

Mode of study: Online. You study through the e-Campus learning platform, with live and recorded classes, so you can keep working while you study.

What you will study

Year 1, Semester 1

  • Graduate Directed Research Methods
  • Corporate Insolvency
  • Advanced Company Law

Year 1, Semester 2

  • Banking Law and Regulation
  • International Investment Law
  • Insurance Law

Year 2, Semester 1

  • Dissertation

Assessment mode

Each course is assessed through continuous assessment (30%) and a final examination (70%). The dissertation is assessed on presentation, research, analysis, referencing and relevance.

Where it can take you

  • Private legal practitioner
  • Legal adviser in public and private institutions, NGOs, banks and other corporate bodies
  • Legal adviser in academic institutions and international organisations
  • Lecturer

Further study: PhD at ZCAS University or another university.

Tuition fees

Local studentsK13,500per semester
International studentsUSD 1,250per semester, or Kwacha equivalent

Fees effective 1 October 2026.

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